The content
tools allow instructors to post materials for students to view
and/or print. It is easiest for students if the materials are
HTML documents that they can see simply with their Web browser.
If you like, you can post other formats including audio, video,
word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and even proprietary
formats. Just keep in mind that students will need appropriate
software to view these other types of files. Click on each tool
below for more details.
Select a
tool to learn more about it's capabilities:
Content
Module
The Content
Module is a way of organizing documents for your students to study
and review. Content Module companion tools allow you to create
self-test opportunities for students, audio or video files, glossary
entries, and online annotation areas. When you use the Content
Module, you and your students can see which pages students have
visited and statistics about page history. The Content Module
can be used in place of a textbook, but this is not recommended
if there is a good textbook available for your course.
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Conclusions:
The
Content Module is an excellent way to help your learners navigate
through your online course materials. The organization is
built-in. This is also a good way to share your own thoughts
about the material being covered in class. You might use this
tool to provide outlines of material to come so that your
learners will be prepared for what is coming up in future
class periods.
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Seven
Principles: The Content Module helps you to encourage
active learning with self-test, annotations, audio and video,
etc. It is very easy just to provide text materials - it takes
a little more work on your part to make these other features
available. This tool also respects diverse talents and ways
of learning, especially if you make use of the companion tools
like self-test and audio. Many students would prefer to listen
to short clips that you have recorded than read pages of text.
Content
Page
The Content
Page allows you to create a link to any type of digital material
you would like your students to view. This might include HTML,
Adobe Portable Document Format files, spreadsheets, electronic
presentations, or other proprietary document type. It is important
to note, however that the students will not be able to view the
document if they do not have the proper software. For instance,
you might want to post a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet as a Content
Page. A student who does not have a compatible spreadsheet program
will not be able to view your file.
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Conclusions:
The
Content Page may be helpful in relating the course material
to your students' needs or experiences. It may help you to
make the theoretical more concrete and relevant to your students'
lives.
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Seven
Principles: By providing different types of content, you
may be respecting diverse talents and ways of learning. While
some students may appreciate one type of documentation, others
may need more or different examples.
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